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The Midnight Library

By: Matt Haig
Narrated by: Carey Mulligan
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THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON
READERS' MOST LOVED BOOK OF 2021
WINNER OF THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR FICTION

Nora's life has been going from bad to worse. Then at the stroke of midnight on her last day on earth she finds herself transported to a library. There she is given the chance to undo her regrets and try out each of the other lives she might have lived. Which raises the ultimate question: with infinite choices, what is the best way to live?

Please note: contains references to suicide and listener discretion is advised

©2020 Matt Haig (P)2020 Canongate Books Ltd Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Indigenous Creators Magic Magical Realism Mental Health Awareness Inspiring Heartfelt Thought-Provoking Feel-Good

Editorial reviews

THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON

READERS' MOST LOVED BOOK OF 2021

WINNER OF THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR FICTION

Nora's life has been going from bad to worse. Then at the stroke of midnight on her last day on earth she finds herself transported to a library. There she is given the chance to undo her regrets and try out each of the other lives she might have lived. Which raises the ultimate question: with infinite choices, what is the best way to live?

Critic Reviews

"Beautiful." (Jodi Picoult)

"Uplifting." (i)

"Absorbing.' (New York Times)
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Having experienced depression this book has served both as a masterpiece of fiction but also self help. It is exquisitely written too. No other book of 2020 has come close to it for me. I listened over two days whereas usually an audiobook might take weeks. I just couldn’t stop listening.

My favourite book of 2020

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Such an unusual story.
I loved how different it was and it made me think about the other lives I could of had. I highly recommend

I can’t stop thinking about this story

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Not sure what the fuss is about. Average, slightly long-winded story. I was eager for it to end.

Fell flat

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TRIGGER WARNING: This book starts off with suicide. It does not do it lightly, but shows a woman being swallowed by depression, and the extreme loneliness and worthlessness that it entails.
because of that theme, it shows the importance of little things you do for others, and that others do for you. It shows through the story that the same life can be simultaneously horrendous, and beautiful, depending on your perspective. So treat people well.

This book is beautiful. it explores what it would be like to undo regrets, when you feel like you're like is nothing but regrets, going so far as to question if you truly know what your regrets are. It is beautiful to watch a 'terminally broken' person undergo self restoration by experiencing the lives she could have, and wished she had, had, and realising the flaws in them and the beauty in her own.

the power of perspective: beauty and despair

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Thoroughly enjoyable yarn, food for thought! parallel universes galore, good spin on string theory.

Good Listen

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Even though the final outcome is somwhat predictable the story was spellbinding and enchanting. Recommended.

a gentle read

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I really enjoyed this book it did have a bit of a lull mid point but picked back up. Also great narration.

Not what I was expecting

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Enjoyed this book. Made me look at life from a different perspective. Fabulously narrated.

Fascinating subject

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Quite surprised how much I enjoyed this. Thank you for gifting this to us readers, you have a new fan here.

Unique and thought provoking.

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I really liked this book. Unique concept and fast paced enough to stay interesting. Little nuggets of wisdom along the way too

Great book

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